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The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29
PITH AND POINT.

The tippler's favorite book-A quar'o'
Dr Collver saws work is like medicine;
Perhaps that is why so many try to AVOID
.t.-Detr0t Free Press.
One reason WHY the homely girl takes
,bo scholarship prize Is because she looks
INTO books more than into mirrors. F1c0-
ygyle.
Considering the price of fashionable
5onncts. we begin to think the woru
{. millionaire" is but corruption of mil
Uncr-LJC.
The mcancst man so far on record lives
in this CITY. His wife asked HIM to give
ner a pet. some animal that would suck
70 her. and the next evening he brought
nome a Iccch.-NetC York. NeaOS.
g.. Here's Webster on a bridge" said
Mrs. Darlington, as she handed to Ike a
new unabridged dictionary. study IL
,ontcntivcly, and YOU will gain Good
deal Of Inflammation. "-IeTds oy'"'gS'
They went to see the city,
Two of the rural class,
And one blew in his money,
And one blew out the gas.
The one who blew the gas out
Was buried yesterday;
Dead is the other also
Dead broke, that is to say.
boston Courier.
glove to hear the wclllin ring, " said
Cedric. sadly. 1T may be So" quoth the
Princess de la Swampoodle, placing her
tiny hand upon his new ovcrcoat' pu 1
rive me a wedding-ring. '--Ner I0rG
jo,9Wdl.
MY family is very ancient, " remarke ID
an English tourist in Ohio ut dates
back to the Crusades." $50 does mine -,
replied the Buckeye. ''My mother was a
Crusader herself. And what a noble
stand they made against the h9u0i
traffic. too" Jaw" said the English
man, considerably mystified. Ptts6ors
Chronicle.
Sir, love your daughter Mercy,
PRAY believe me, Mr.. Perry,
For herself and not her money;
Trust me, I'm not mercenary-
Came the answer like an echo,
As the heartless Banker Perry
Coldly looked the youngster over
Chicago Tribune.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29
United States Pensions.

In answer to an inquiry, as to the
number of pension claims allowed each
wear since 1861, the number of pension
crs on the roll each year, and the total
of disbursements each year, the Chicago
Inter- Ocean says:
In SCI there were S,636 pensioners on
the Ell, and the disbursements for the
tis-af year ending June 30, 1861, aggre-
gated 81, O72, 451.55 The increase since
that time is we'll indicated by the follow
ing table:
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

What lovely complexion" we often hear
rersons saw Il wonder what she does for III .
In every case the purity and real DWELLINGS, OF
the complexion depends upon the blood: noe
their skin smooth and healthy by taking
enough of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical DIS
covery'' to drive out the huinors lurking IN tho
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

Mr.. Edward Earle, of New York, has
on his place at Narraganse.t Pier water
tower seventy-five feet high, containing
IS coo gallons. On the top OF TINS tower
Is a wooden dragon twenty-one feet long,
with spread wings measuring twelve leet
from tip to tip.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29
nhn Pnnr Lille Ones.

We often see children with red eruptions on
face and hands, rough, scaly skin, and often
sores on the head. These things indicate "A de-
PRAYED condition of the blood In the gGoTWihhg S
Which 10 build up strong and healthy bodies
If Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Dls,co,yery. u
given the blood is purged OF its Dad elements
and as it should be. scrofulous affections.
ricketts, fever-sOrcs, hip-jOint disease or other
crave maIadies and suffering arc sure 10 result
from neglect and lack Of proper attention to
such cases.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

THE experiment of silk-raising in Texas has
proved very successful.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

ITCHING PILEs.-Synptrrns - Moisture; In
tense itching and singing; worse 10y scrs.tc ming
If allowed to continue tumors form, which Of
ten bleed and ulcerate. becoming very sore.
SwAYSE's OINTMENT stops the itching ana
bleeding heals liberation, and in many cases
removes the tumors. II Is equally eaicaclous
iD cTrinp ali skin Diseases. DR.. SWAYNE 80
son Proprietors, Phila- By mail for % cents.
SwAYNE'S OINTMENT for sale by druggists
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

A block of granite twenty -hvc feet
long, and five feet thick and wide, IS
being cut in Vermont for California
bank vault. 1t will take thirty span OF
horses to draw it the four miles to the
railroad.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29
Con.umptfon surely Cured.

,baI / have a positive remedy for the above
named disease ~ its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured.
sLall he clad to send two bottles OF my remedy
FREE TO any Of your readers who have con-
aumntion if they will send their Express
nd = o. address. Respectfully,
T. 4. SLOCUM. NC. Isl Pearl St. =. Y
~ GIass Wood Free Walls at Drugs e. Gro
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

Kansas railroads are worth close to
$500, 900, 600
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

Mild. soothing, and healing is DR.. Sage's Ca
far Remedy.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29

will certainly cure you, or no charge. ITeatlse
on Catarrhal Troubles mailed free. Address
City Hall Pharmacy, PA Broadway, y. 1.
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29
TayIor's Cntnrrh Remedy

THERE are 100 girl students at Cornell Uni
The semi-weekly fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1886-1887, 1887-11-29
, IoveIy Complexion.

THERE are 3ao,OOo teachers in the United
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
SAVED HIS LIFE.

Mr.. d. /. Wilcoxs0n, of Horse Cave.
Ky., says he was for many years badly
afflicted with phtisic, also diabetes; the
pains were almost uncomfortable. and
would sometimes almost throw him into
cOnvulsions. He tried Electric Bitters,
and got relief from the first bottle, and
after taking six bottles was entirely cured,
and had gained in flesh eighteen pounds.
Says he positively believes he would
have died. had it not been for the relief
afforded BY Electric bitters. Sold ut fifty
cents bottle by G. II. Martin & Bro.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
FIGURING MILL.

Parties have written Martin Bros. s
Co. recently, proposing to put up a
sec, OOO.0 90 Touring mill, four stories high,
with a capacity of 100 barrels per day,
provided 81, 500 be raised to assist them.
The farmers of Thomas county and the
merchants of Colby are earnestly asked
to confer with one another and talk the
matter up and make some arrangements
for raising the 81, 800. Martin Bros. s
Co. are taking great interest in getting
the mill here and parties should see them
in respect of same. Immediate action ii
desired.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
Chattel Loans at Weld Bros

Chattel Loans at Weld Bros
If you want insurance, see Frank Pin
gree.
NJ. Donelan is selling out regardless OF
cost
5000 to loan on chattels at Weld
Bros
Everyone keeps cool at the Palace drug
store.
J. w. Gilmore delivers ice daily in
Colby.
Standard Bakery has best bread and
cakes
w. H. Marble has some choice claims
for sale.
That tired feeling is relieved instantly
by Moxie.
Yousse's stage line goes to Oberlin
every day.
w. s. Willcoxon has $4,000 to loan
on chattels.
Go to Weld Bros. if you want to make
chattel loan.
Fine milk cows for sale be S. YOusse at
o. K. livery barn.
Enquire of Frank Pingree if you want
money on chattels.
Pure ice laid down at your door in Col.
by by j. w. Gilmore.
Meglemre & Marble sell more wind
mills than anybody else.
If you want to borrow money on land
call on w. H. Marble.
DR.. G. H. Martin wants good girl to
do general house work.
Buy one of those nice clean gasoline
barrels at the Palace drug store.
No old person can afford to be without
Moxie. It's only 50 cents per quart.
Keep the correct time by buying a
watch or clock of G. H Martin s. Bro.
Farm loans at per cent interest. only
one mcrign.e. at State Bank of Colby.
Mr.. GiImore's ice wagon makes daily
delivery in Colby. He is the man to buy
of.
1t Will pay Won to see Frank Picgree if
you want reliable insurance on your farm
property.
Farm loans at per cent interest. only
one mortgage, at State Bank of Colby.
Go tOJ. 3. Morrison s. Sons to buy
your dry goods and groceries. They will
save you money.
All those indebted to me will please
call in and settle at once
NJ DONELAN.
The Pioneer Bakery has secured the
services of Mr. Chas. Schum baker of
twenty years experience. This is an ex-
cellent thing for the Pioneer and will
put it upon equal footing with any
bakery in the west. The Pioneer Bakery
has new apartments Hastily arranged. 1t
will have an elegant ice cream parlOr
soon and all that first-class bakery de-
mands.
McGonigal kas an imported pure bred
Polled Angus bull at the Red Bud ranch
six miles northwest of Colby.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
DON'T EXPERIMENT.

You cannot afford to waste time in ex.
perimenting. when your lungs IRE in dan.
ger, Consumption always seels at first
only . cold. Do not permit s7iy dealer
to impose upon you with some cheap i'm
itation of Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, bat be
sure you get the genuine. Because he
can make more profit he may tell you he
has something just as good, or just the
same. Don't be deceived, but insist up
on getting DR.. Kings New Discovery.
which is guaranteed to give relief in al
throat, lung. and chest affections. Trial
bottles free at C. II. artin 4 Bro drug
store.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
Important News!
READ :!

COLBY, KANs, May &c. 1887.
EDITOR OF CAT;-Having concluded to
make Colby my permanent home, shall
in the future office with J. E. Doom, Man
ager of the BRANCH OFFICE OF THE ODER
LIN LOAN. TRUST AND BANKING COMPANY.
where l shall be pleased to see all who
need my services.
Noting the swollen appearance of those
milliOnaires who have amassed such for
tunes by loaning money at 7per cent. and
believing suffering public should have
rest from their gas. l have placed $43s. :
1856 43 in the hands of Mr.. Doom to loan
at per cent. Be sure and see Mr.. Doom
before closing your loans. Respectfully.
Low RATES.
n. b. am not related in any way to
Hi Rates." one of the participants in
the late tragedy" which has given rise
to the suspicion that the row was over q
division of the spOils. L. K.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26

Come to Colby to spend the Fourth.
Don't miss the circus Monday June 6.
Best circus in the west at Colby, June
9Th
Try us for cheap clothing.
P.J. AssENMACHER s. Co.
We invite the public to call and try a
glass of Guenther's celebrated Chicago
Mead G. Fl. MARTIN s. BRO.
Messrs Diffendafer s. Lee are having
great success with the sale of the vane-
less Waupun windmill and the fine Silver
& Deming pumps. They have secured
the territory of Thomas and Sherman
counties for the sale of new patented
check valve, which is the best thing yet
invented tOprevent sand from affecting
cylinders. Call and examine it.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26

CARPETS. CARPETS!
Some beautiful patterns of ingram car
pet at J. B. Morrison s. Sons
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
WASHINGTON Bros CIRCUS

Cosmopolitan show. rare attraction,
will exhibit at Colby June 9th, 1887. Pub
lie pageant at 1880 O'Clock. free to all.
Walter Levant, the greatest living
leaper.
Signor Vondyke, in his performance OF
ascending and descending a ladder Of
razOr-edged swords with naked feet.
Orion Springer, historic clown and
character impersOnatOr. Witty sayings.
songs, limitations. See his trick mule.
Ed and Lulu Guthrie. the celebrated
champions of the mid-air, upon the fly
ing trapeze.
JerOeh. the serpentine wonder.
Mile Alantree, queen of the arena.
The greatest female sOmersaultist in the
world
Maud La Grande, the beautiful female
Samson.
Miss Mabel Ellsbey. the infant prodigy.
Performing ponies. dogs goats and mon
! keys.
Prof. C. r. LOckhart. with his flock of
fifteen performing birds. Worth the ad-
mittance alone.
Delhaney's celebrated Ministries.
Four funny old clowns.
Dick and Dan LebOlds. princes of hOr-
izOntal bar performs. Champion India
rubber man.
C. C. Hunter, worid-renowned trainer
and master of the horse creation.
Do not miss the free show George
Castriel, king of the high wire. will
ascend every afternoon and evening.
Free to ALL
ZOlO Zelecic the empress of HindOO
snake charmers. BOas, cObras, pythOns
and other reptiles.
Mr.. J. B. Melton, with his troupe of
trained dogs.
The world-renOwned Prince William
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
FARM LOANS.

At lowest living rates. Wenever have
and never shall underbid. Our mort
cages save you money in INTEREST and
recording fees. If you intend making q
loan on your land we will make it to your
advantage to see US before doing 60.
Yours truly, F. C. FNNERfY.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
NJ o X l E
f.

What is ''MOxie - MOxie is the cele-
brated nerve stimulant drawn from the
Palace Drug Store Soda Fountain.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26

Just received large amount of NEW
MOKEY from the east to put out on chat
tel loans. Come and get my rates.
r. c. FINxERrY.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26

~ CHATTEL LOANS. 81
have &c., 600 to loan on chattels on
the most favorable terms. Yours, &C,
F. C. FINNEarY.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26
NEW MONEY.

Gents. don't forget your bath to-day
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-05-26

Hats! Hats! Hats!
All the latest spring and summer styles
at j w. Allen & Sons.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-04
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
General Ferron Gives Feeble Imitation of
General BouIanger's Methods.

General Ferron Gives "a Feeble Imitation of
General BonIanger's Methods.
Special 10 the indianapolis Journal
LONDON, Sept 3.-Once more the French are
rafting the scabbard in a manner which would
be accepted by a nation easily moved TO
anger than the Germans invitation to come
on" The vagaries of an ambitious, dashing
leader of cavalry and the exasperating incidents
the frontier have all failed to disturb the con-
fdent composure of the mortal foes of La Belle
France The mobilization of the French army
corps now in progress Will. it is predicted,
also miss tho mark 1t is. however. the
intention of the German authorities to mark their
sense OF such provocat We tactics by imposing
counter-display of soldiery In the interests of
the peace of Europe. it is devoutly 10 be hoped
that the French mobilization will not be
Verted into demonstration of Boulangerism,
ana that the cry for la revanche will not be
raised. General Ferron, the French Minister
OF War, Is doing everything possible to make
himself popular without lowering himself In the
esteem of his countrymen. His somewhat trite
OF possibility the defensive forces
CT France would be the best guarantee
of peace. is hardly the kind of sentiment
that would be expressed by a man who contem-
plated coup d'etat his own account AS
General Ferron is believed by his countrymen TO
be honest, his outburst of Republican patrlotlsm
has strengthened mis- position. But though
General Ferron appears to be u practical MINIS
ter, without any sensational habit of advertising
himself. IL Will DO some time before General
Boulanger loses his popularity. There seems to
De a ring interested in keeping the late War
Minister'S name before the public, and General
BouIanger himself is not idle in aiding their OBJ
ject Yet there does not seem to
be any constructive work surviving as
evidence of his valued administrative talents
Indeed, it is even now doubtful whether the re-
peating rife being manufactured after the pat
tern adopted by General BoulanGer last year
may not this year have to be superseded while
the manufacturers are still at work producing
it. General Ferron has made arrangements for
Strengthening the frontier garrisons, and has
promised to go and strengthen the special
arms. It is to be hoped that he will be content
with thus performing his functions az Min
ister of War and refrain from REVEALING the vul-
gar sensationalism of his predecessors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-04

should Abdurrahmau. Ameer of Afghanistan.
die or be upset, the protocols of the Afghan
frontier commission, just completed, will be de-
stroyed, as the obligations of England to AT
ghanistan remain valid only so long the pres
est Ameer continues to reign. The Russian con-
centration on the northern frontier of Afghan
istan aims at the occupation of Herat, and such
a step by Russia will force the British govern
ment 20 occupy Candahar and Caoul.
A considerable force of English troops has
been concentrated on the Afghan frontier in
preparation for such contingency and the
question whether there not parts OF central
Asia in which there is for these two
powers At the same time will then have to be de-
cided. The assistance of Ayoub Khan. who is
now making his way to Russia, will be OF great
value to that power, as Ayoub command
largo following in Afchanistan, and claims that
he can blow blast from the Himalayas that
would arouse the whole OF India The escape of
Avoub Khan will undou btedly prove a serious
blow to English prestige in central Asia.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-04
THE MEETING AT ENNIS.

The Government Takes Steps to Enforce It's
Prohibitory Proclamation.
DUBLIN, Sept 3-There is extreme likelihood
that there will be trouble in Ennis tomorrow if
the government authorities persist in their de-
termination to suppress the Nationalist meeting.
and this, undoubtedly. is their present
intention. Five hundred policemen and
q large force of military have arrived
at Ennis, and under orders to
prevent the people fir ON assembling. 1t is an
ticipated that they will find this difficult thing
to do, as forty thousand persons are expected to
attend the meeting, aud they will undoubtedly
resent this encroachment their rights Of
peacable assemblaee.
Further military reinforcements will 60 to
Ennis tomorrow.
Nationalist placards in reference to to-mor-
rows proposed meeting posted in various
parts Of Ennis to-day and were also displayed in
the shops The police promptly tore down those
in the streets and ordered the shop keepers to
remove them from their windows Several men
were arrested while posting copies OF the mani
festo. Messrs. Sullivan. OBrien, Dillon and
Cox. members OF Parliament, left Dublin this
evening for Ennis.
The decision reached by the leaders of
the National League after a protracted confer
ence in Dublin. ending today, is to hold the
proposed demonstration the hill of Baycree
tomorrow at all hazards
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-04
DesDerado Assassiuated.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 3-Informaton
received here tonight of the killing of Jack Tur
nev, at Pineville KY, Friday. Turner Was
the leader of one party in a noun tain vendetta
which has lasted more than twenty years. Be-
sides his father-in-law and brother-in-law, he
had killed three four men. among them the
sheriff of the county. The murder of the latter
occurred about four weeks ago, while
that. official and posse at
lacking Turner'S party. who made
desperate resistance from a barricaded
house. Turner was arrested and being unable
to obtain any one to go upon his bond,
PEELED to put up the amount in hard cash from
his own funds. This he did. being quite wealthy.
At the time of the murder he was walking down
the principal street OF Pneyile. He had
rived opposite the leading hotel of the place
when voiiey from party of men concealed in
of the front rooms fe!led him instantly
When his body examined it
found that it had been pierced by
fifteen bullets from Winchester rifles
and one load of buckshot. The vendetta alluded
to originated in family dispute Bell county
is of the widest and most lawless of the
mountain counties. never having been touched,
until recently, by railroad. jury which was
impaneed after the murder found that Jack
Turner, a nephew of the dead man. and Bob
Sowders were members of the party who fred
upon him. The others unknown, but all
made their escape in a boat on the Cum berand
river which runs past the rear of the hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-04
AMERICANS IN CHINA.
Official Information Concerning the Conce
sions Recently Granted.

Official Information Concerning the Conces-
sions Recently Granted.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3-Advices received at
the department. of state from Tientsn China.
contained some in formation regarding the con-
cession reported to have been made recently by
the Chinese government to certain Americans.
It is stated that Lii Hung Chang the Vceroy.
hes signed decree granting to Wharton Barker,
of Philadelphia and Eugene DeMitkiewicz of
New York city, the sole and exclusive right to
construct and operate telephone lines at the
treaty ports of China for period of fifty years
In their original memorial the granters sought
to obtain the privilege of connecting the interior
cities with the treaty ports, but this was strong
ly objected to By the director of the Chinese tel
graph, and the grant was refused 1t is under
stood however. that proposition to unite the
two companies has been made and has received
the sanction of the Vceroy. The department.
is Informed of the departure of Mr.. Mitkiewicz
with a Chinese embassy for Washington. where
they expected
Their mission is regarded AS of the greatest i'm
portance. Lii Tsung Fa the senior envoy, has
held the rank of Taatai for many years, and
filled other important positions in the empire
He is uncle of the present Chinese minister
to the United States. Ma CHEN Chang, his col
league. has been connected with the Chinese
government as Viceroys eamin for many years,
and afterwards with steamship companies run
ming between China and Europe. He is highly
educated, speaking English and French, and has
resided in Europe for several The en-
bassy bears letter from the Vlceroy to Secre-
tary Bayard. abiding to the long existing friend
ship between China and the United States, and
expressing a desire for extension of the COM
mercial relations between the two countries.
Mr. Mitkiewicz also brings with him, according
to official reports. form of charter for a Chi
nese national bank, which has received tho sane
ton of the Viceroy, and will be submitted to
Philadelphia syndicate for approval The en-
voys have full power to ratify any agreement or
charter negotiated.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-09-04
Business Emi,arrassments.

EVANSVILLE. Wis, Sept 3.-John W. Carpen-
ter one of the best known stock-raisers in the
country. failed to day for $4,000. The failure
is due to losses from hog cholera and law suits.
LOUISVILLE. Sept. 3-The Kentucky Furni-
ture Manufacturing Company, j. L. Eschmann,
president and Otis Hidden. vice president.
made an assignment this morning to Otis Hid
den. Liabilities $4,000; nominal assets the
same. The cause given for the assignment was
difficulty in making collections
August E. Wilder. a dealer in German books.
assigned to-day to r. S. Fulton, for the benefit
of creditors. The assets are said to be $13, 900;
liabilities. unsecured $l3 o00 Wilder has been
in business thirty years, and is widely
known in the German book trade.